What was the final score of SC Freiburg vs Hamburger SV?

The final score was SC Freiburg 2 - 1 Hamburger SV.

Who scored in SC Freiburg vs Hamburger SV?

Goal scorers: L. Vuskovic (48'), V. Grifo (53'), I. Matanovic (83').

Daily Goals

SC Freiburg 2 - 1 Hamburger SV

Bundesliga · Regular Season - 16

January 10, 2026

Match Report

SC Freiburg 2-1 Hamburger SV: Grifo and Matanovic strike late to seal dramatic win In a tightly contested Bundesliga clash, SC Freiburg edged Hamburger SV 2-1 thanks to a late comeback. The visitors took the lead in the 48th minute through a goal from Luka Vuskovic, but Vincenzo Grifo equalized from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute after Hamburger's Daniel Elfadli was sent off. The key tactical reason for Freiburg's victory was their ability to dominate possession, maintaining 60% of the ball compared to Hamburger's 40%. This allowed them to create more chances, taking 20 shots with 7 on target, compared to just 10 shots and 5 on target for the away side. Freiburg's expected goals of 2.85 dwarfed Hamburger's 0.66, indicating they were the more dangerous team. Tactically, Hamburger's downfall was the red card for Elfadli in the 51st minute. Playing with 10 men for over 40 minutes proved too much, as Freiburg's persistent pressure eventually paid off with Ibrahim Matanovic's 83rd minute winner. The visitors simply couldn't cope with the numerical disadvantage, managing just 5 shots inside the box compared to Freiburg's 14. In the end, Freiburg's superiority in possession, shots, and expected goals proved the difference, as they secured a hard-fought victory despite going behind early in the second half. This result will be a huge boost to Freiburg's hopes of challenging for European qualification this season.

Goals

48' - ⚽ L. Vuskovic (Assisted by M. Muheim)(Hamburger SV)
53' - ⚽ V. Grifo(SC Freiburg)
83' - ⚽ I. Matanovic (Assisted by J. Beste)(SC Freiburg)

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Bundesliga · Regular Season - 16

SC Freiburg

2–1

Full Time · HT 0–0

Hamburger SV

Match Timeline

Half Time

48'

L. Vuskovic

⚽ Hamburger SV · 🅰️ M. Muheim

53'

V. Grifo

⚽ SC Freiburg

83'

I. Matanovic

⚽ SC Freiburg · 🅰️ J. Beste

Match Stats

60%Possession40%

20Shots10

7Shots on Target5

Match Insights

Man of the Match 🏆

L. Vuskovic

1 goal

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Key Moment

83' · I. Matanovic

📅Jan - 10 - 2026

📝 Match Report

Match Insights

⚡Finishing Efficiency

SC Freiburg made every shot count

SC Freiburg converted 2 of 7 shots on target. Hamburger SV converted 1 from 5.

📈Momentum Shift

The 53th minute proved decisive

V. Grifo's goal at 53' proved to be the decisive moment.

⚽Possession Efficiency

SC Freiburg were sharper in how they used the ball

SC Freiburg had 60% possession and generated 20 shots. Hamburger SV had 40% and created 10.

🛡️Defensive Strength

Hamburger SV soaked up the pressure superbly

Hamburger SV faced 20 shots and conceded only 2. Defensive efficiency: 90%.

SC Freiburg 2-1 Hamburger SV: Grifo and Matanovic strike late to seal dramatic win

In a tightly contested Bundesliga clash, SC Freiburg edged Hamburger SV 2-1 thanks to a late comeback. The visitors took the lead in the 48th minute through a goal from Luka Vuskovic, but Vincenzo Grifo equalized from the penalty spot in the 53rd minute after Hamburger's Daniel Elfadli was sent off.

The key tactical reason for Freiburg's victory was their ability to dominate possession, maintaining 60% of the ball compared to Hamburger's 40%. This allowed them to create more chances, taking 20 shots with 7 on target, compared to just 10 shots and 5 on target for the away side. Freiburg's expected goals of 2.85 dwarfed Hamburger's 0.66, indicating they were the more dangerous team.

Tactically, Hamburger's downfall was the red card for Elfadli in the 51st minute. Playing with 10 men for over 40 minutes proved too much, as Freiburg's persistent pressure eventually paid off with Ibrahim Matanovic's 83rd minute winner. The visitors simply couldn't cope with the numerical disadvantage, managing just 5 shots inside the box compared to Freiburg's 14.

In the end, Freiburg's superiority in possession, shots, and expected goals proved the difference, as they secured a hard-fought victory despite going behind early in the second half. This result will be a huge boost to Freiburg's hopes of challenging for European qualification this season.